Des Plaines Parks hires new special events, social media coordinator

The Des Plaines Park District announced the appointment of Cynthia Yelich to the position of Special Events and Social Media Coordinator effective June 27, 2011. Yelich will be responsible for organizing existing Park District special events such as the Father Daughter Dance, the Mother Daughter Tea, the Easter Egg Hunts, the Polar Express train rides, Earth and Arbor Day activities, as well as planning new programs. “I look forward to bringing a fresh perspective to the District, as well, as creating new, family based activities,” said Yelich.

Yelich has a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Administration from Eastern Illinois University, and a Masters of Business Administration from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Since 2004, she has been the Recreation Supervisor at the Pleasant Dale Park District, where her responsibilities included coordinating staff, vendors, and security for their July 4 celebrations. She has over fifteen years of experience managing staff, budgets, and recreation programs at both the Hanover and Addison Park District and Galyan's Trading Company.

Yelich will also be responsible for helping to formulate a social media plan and implementing new systems of electronic communications for the District. Yelich's first priority will be

to work with the recreation staff planning the third annual Fall Fest, a three-day festival at Lake Park, Sept. 16-18. “We are fortunate to have someone with Cindy's creativity and management skills step into this position,” said Jennifer Boys, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation. “She will make an excellent addition to our team.”

For more information about Des Plaines Park District facilities, visit www.DPParks.org.